The Killeen ISD Board of Trustees approved amending the academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. The change makes Monday, April 1, 2024, a normal school day and April 8, 2024, a district holiday.
A Total Solar Eclipse is expected on April 8, 2024, and Central Texas has been identified as an optimal viewing location for the eclipse. Conversations with Fort Cavazos and community partners regarding the impact on Central Texas during the solar eclipse has resulted in the revision of the calendar.
"The timing of the total solar eclipse played a role in our decision-making process to amend the calendar. We fear that students would not be able to get home due to increased traffic associated with the 50,000 plus visitors expected in our area," said Superintendent Dr. Fey.
By communicating this change early, parents will have time to make accommodations for students.
The new calendar changes are outlined below:
Please visit www.killeenisd.org/calendar to view more district events.